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Staging of play ‘Gandhi Hatyeya Satya,’ written directed by former Rangayana Director Addanda C. Cariappa, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm. The post Rangabhoomi Trust, Kodagu appeared first on Star of Mysore .
View all 1 source articlesAre we really ready for Dasara?Sir,Dasara is not just an event on the calendar. For Mysuru, it is a season that brings together thousands of visitors, tourists, residents, businesses, vendors and Government agencies.With the scale and importance of the celebrations, preparation cannot stop with announcements, barricades, diversions and written plans.Perhaps it is time we ask a simple question: Are we... The post Are we really r
Elephants that flew!FUN BOX Dasara in Mysuru is synonymous with elephants. But did you know that the Indian Air Force once gave its helicopters an elephant makeover, turning them into giant flying elephants for Republic Day celebrations?In the 1970s, Chetak helicopters of the IAF’s No. 116 Helicopter Unit were given a rather unusual makeover for ceremonial displays... The post Elephants that flew! appeared first on S
JITO Mysore Chapter Foundation gets ‘NAVODAY’ CommitteeMysuru: The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), Mysore Chapter Foundation, has constituted its new Executive Committee for 2026-2028 tenure.Named “NAVODAY,” the team comprises Chairman: Bherulal Pitliya; Vice-Chairmen: Amarchand Dak & Rajan Baghmar; Secretary: Manohar Sankala; Joint Secretaries: Mukesh Mehta & Ashwin Aacha; Treasurer: Mahaveer Gadiya; Co-Treasurer: Arun Bafna; PRO (Publi
Mysuru to be developed under ‘PRAGATI 50’MCCI President Dr. K.B. Lingaraju appeals for swift action to implement Central Government’s Scheme in city Mysuru: Dr. K.B. Lingaraju, President, Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), has welcomed the selection of Bengaluru and Mysuru cities from Karnataka for Central Government’s ‘PRAGATI 50’ initiative, which aims to develop 50 selected cities across the country... The post Mysuru to
JSS AHER signs MoU with Villa College, MaldivesMysuru: JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Villa College, Maldives, the country’s premier private institution with reputable global ranking.Villa College is the first private higher education institution established in 2007 and educates over 3,500 students in health sciences, education, business, IT and social...
Cyber criminals misuse Union Minister’s name: Cheat senior citizen of Rs. 1.38 croreMysuru: Cyber criminals have cheated a senior citizen of city to the tune of Rs. 1,38,83,132 by misusing the name of a Union Minister in the advertisement and uploading the same on social media.On Aug. 7, the 74-year-old senior citizen was browsing through Facebook pages when an advertisement in which the Union Minister tells people... The post Cyber criminals misuse Union Minister’s name: Cheat s
UNESCO climate science expo at PalaceMysuru: A three-day Climate Science Literacy Exhibition titled ‘Understanding Climate Today; Building a Sustainable Tomorrow’ was held at the Mysore Palace recently. The exhibition was jointly organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for South Asia, Hanns Seidel Foundation (Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung e.V.) (HSF) India and the Bherunda Fo
Nuliya Chandaiah Jayanti celebrationsThe District Administration, Kannada & Culture Department, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Nuliya Chandaiah Jayantotsava Samiti have jointly organised Nuliya Chandaiah Jayanti celebrations at Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises on Oct. 4 at 11.30 am. District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the event. Chamaraja MLA K. Harishgowda will preside over the programme. Retd. Profes
Mysore Vasudevacharya’s disciples to visit his house on SundayMysuru: PGL Samsmarana Vedike has organised two music concerts on the occasion of 90th birthday of the Guru Karnataka Kalashree P.G. Lakshminarayana at Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Ganabharathi, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, tomorrow (Oct. 4). The programme starts at 4.30 pm with Karnatak vocal music concert by Vidu. L. Archana. She will be accompanied by Vidu. C.V.... The post PGL Memorial Musi
VISP staff members were discovered deceased at a residence in Bhadravathi.
10-day event to feature students from 350 colleges; Singer Vijay Prakash to perform during the valedictory on Oct. 7 Mysuru: This year’s Dasara festivities will get a kickstart with the commencement of Yuva Sambhrama, the student extravaganza at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri from tomorrow (Sept. 28). Like every year, the Yuva Sambhrama Sub-Committee has... The post Yuva Sambhrama to begin to
Karnataka is grappling with a notable 35% deficiency in southwest monsoon rainfall from June through September, with Mysuru district hit hardest at 59%. Both north and south interior Karnataka faced severe shortfalls at 42% and 41%, respectively. Although rainfall saw a brief increase in July and August, it drastically dropped by 54% in September, exacerbating the ongoing drought and critically re
Speed limits ignoredMysuru: It often appears that motorists in Mysuru are driving without much regard for speed limits. A speed limit of 30-40 km/h should be enforced within the city. But speed-limit boards are hardly visible anywhere. There is also little effort to make motorists aware of the speed restrictions. With Dasara just days away, vehicles from... The post Speed limits ignored appeared first on Star of Myso
Was this road laid just 15 days ago?Crater-like pothole surfaces on newly laid road connecting Gayathripuram to Mahadevapura Mysuru: Barely 15 days after it was asphalted, a newly laid road connecting Gayathripuram to Mahadevapura has developed a large crater-like pothole, raising questions over the quality of the work. The one-kilometre stretch, coming under Ward No. 30 of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zone-9,... The post Was this
But cases end in compromiseAccidents up… Cases enter Police records only when there are fatalities or serious injuries Mysuru: Is Mysuru slowly acquiring an unwanted tag of ‘City of Accidents’? Accidents have become a daily occurrence on the city roads, but only a small number of them enter into Police records. Many cases are settled between the parties involved... The post But cases end in compromise appeared first on Star
Two riders killedSerial accident near T. Narasipur Toll Plaza Mysuru: Two bike riders were killed on the spot in a serial accident between a car, bike and an autorickshaw near T. Narasipur Toll Plaza on Mysuru-Kollegal Road yesterday night. The deceased have been identified as Jayashankar (29) of Doddinduvadi village in Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar and Appu... The post Two riders killed appeared first on Star
146-km of city roads to glowMysuru Dasara Mahotsava 2026 Rs. 13.77 crore budget this year; 2,60,920 units of power to be used Mysuru: Mysuru is gearing up for the Dasara illumination, with the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) planning new designs and thematic displays across the city this year. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), CESC... The post 146-km of city roads to glow
Dasara guest Gavimutt Seer formally invitedMysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has formally invited Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji, the 18th pontiff of Sri Gavisiddeshwara Mahasamsthana Mutt (Gavimutt) in Koppal district, to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, visited Gavimutt yesterday along with members of the Dasara Reception Committee
Navaratri: Diamond-studded Golden Throne assembledYaduveer to hold Private Durbar from Oct. 11 Mysuru: As preparations for the 416th Dasara got underway, the jewel-encrusted Golden Throne, known as ‘Rathna-Khachita Suvarna Simhasana,’ was assembled this morning at the Amba Vilas Durbar Hall of Mysore Palace amid traditional rituals. The throne is one of the major attractions of Navaratri celebrations beginning Oct.... The post Navaratri: Diamond-
Dr. Mysore NagamaniSrinath selected for State Sangeetha Vidwan AwardChief Minister to confer prestigious award on renowned Karnatak classical vocalist during Dasara cultural event at Mysore Palace on Oct. 11 Mysuru: Renowned Karnatak classical vocalistDr. Mysore NagamaniSrinath has been selected for this year’s prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan Award’. The Government of Karnataka confers the Sangeetha Vidwan Award on artistes for their contribution to the... The
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Two individuals have been detained for transporting beef illegally in Kodagu district.
Environmental group to protest against DasaraKambala on Oct. 6Mysuru: Strongly opposing the organisation of Kambala during Dasara despite stiff opposition from various quarters, ‘ParisarakkaagiNaavu,’ a city-based environmental group has said it will stage a demonstration at the Kambala venue on Oct. 6. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, the environmental group President Parashuramegowda said that a protest has been organised at... The post Envi
500 religious heads at Dasara inauguration: CM21-day illumination; 40-50 actors in JumbooSavari; hotels warned against overcharging Mysuru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has announced that 500 religious leaders from different faiths, including Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jain communities, will be invited to the inauguration of MysuruDasara. Speaking at a press conference after chairing a meeting on Dasara 2026 preparations at MysuruZi